City

John Day, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Grant County  ·  Oregon

👥2,326Population
💰$69,899Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂53.1Median Age
🏠$272,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2%Other: 8.6%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.3%
Asian2.0%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
24%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty19.1% ▲ 91% above avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.3%)
HS Graduate538 (33%)
Some College210 (12.9%)
Associates421 (25.8%)
Bachelors141 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree299 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College12.9%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,899 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$272,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units1,093
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About John Day, OR

John Day is a city in Oregon, located in Grant County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,326 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.1 years.

Economically, John Day is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,899 is near the national average. Approximately 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in John Day is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $272,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $936 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of John Day is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.87%).

John Day, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in John Day
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97845 2,326 $69,899 $272,200 $936 5.0% 27.0% 71.6%